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Walking verses Running
- Thread starter gsplover
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coltsfan715
New member
I am pretty sure that running is harder on your knees and other lower body joints than walking. As for which is better cardio/aerobic wise I'm not sure. I do know that there is greter impact with running and your feet on the pavement which can be rough on the joints. (I have knee problems - so found that out from the doc).
Lindsey
Lindsey
I say hands down running is far better for our lungs. The harder you can push your body cario-wise the better, without overdoing it of course. I look at walking as toning your legs and as a nice little conditioning thing to do, but running is where it's at. It'll raise your heart rate much more then walking which is a necessary work out for your heart, it'll clear your lungs much more and keep the junk in your lungs at more of a minimum. That's what I think. Or if you walk, then do a steep incline to get extra cardio.
If you love to jog or run then I say do it but in moderation. If you take prednisone then I say just walk fast. Always ask your doctors as each person is so diffferent.
I jogged often in my twenties and had no problems. Once I started taking pred, I stopped jogging and walked fast.
Your joints take a real good pounding. I say buy good sneakers. New balance has great running shoes.
I jogged often in my twenties and had no problems. Once I started taking pred, I stopped jogging and walked fast.
Your joints take a real good pounding. I say buy good sneakers. New balance has great running shoes.
The reason I am asking is I don't cough as much when I jog. I
cough more when I walk at 4.0 to 4.2. When I start jogging at
4.4 or higher my breathing changes and I don't cough until I slow
down. This has really been boggling me.<br>
<br>
I was sick for a while this spring. I stayed out of the
hospital but I also stopped going to the gym because I was so
tired. about a month ago I started back at the gym. I
just started jogging again this week. I don't cough nearly as
much when I am at the gym but seem to cough a little all day long
and bring stuff up.<br>
<br>
<br>
My PFTs haven't been as high as I want then. The last time I
had them done was April. My FEV1 were around 50-53%. I
really want them around 60-65%...How can I do this?<br>
<br>
In Feb. my FEV1s were at 40-43% so I know I can improve them but
what is the best way to do it. I feel like I have hit a
plateau.
cough more when I walk at 4.0 to 4.2. When I start jogging at
4.4 or higher my breathing changes and I don't cough until I slow
down. This has really been boggling me.<br>
<br>
I was sick for a while this spring. I stayed out of the
hospital but I also stopped going to the gym because I was so
tired. about a month ago I started back at the gym. I
just started jogging again this week. I don't cough nearly as
much when I am at the gym but seem to cough a little all day long
and bring stuff up.<br>
<br>
<br>
My PFTs haven't been as high as I want then. The last time I
had them done was April. My FEV1 were around 50-53%. I
really want them around 60-65%...How can I do this?<br>
<br>
In Feb. my FEV1s were at 40-43% so I know I can improve them but
what is the best way to do it. I feel like I have hit a
plateau.
UKBASEDJON
New member
Hi Steph
I tend to do walking on the treadmill when I am down the gym. I simply can't run for any length of time so I use a fast walk. Every minute that passes on the treadmill I raise the gradient by one. After 15 minutes it is really hard going but I can just manage it. And yet I couldn't run for more a minute or two. I think working longer at less resistance (i.e.. walking instead of running) is better for your lungs as it build stamina strength not power strength. Also from a practical point of view I think it is better for my body to learn to cope better with a steep walk up hill rather than a short run as that is more the type of activity I will encounter on a day to day basis.
Regards
Jon
I tend to do walking on the treadmill when I am down the gym. I simply can't run for any length of time so I use a fast walk. Every minute that passes on the treadmill I raise the gradient by one. After 15 minutes it is really hard going but I can just manage it. And yet I couldn't run for more a minute or two. I think working longer at less resistance (i.e.. walking instead of running) is better for your lungs as it build stamina strength not power strength. Also from a practical point of view I think it is better for my body to learn to cope better with a steep walk up hill rather than a short run as that is more the type of activity I will encounter on a day to day basis.
Regards
Jon
I think that PFT's improve over time when one is consistent. It takes time to build the muscle around your lungs which makes your breathing better. Stay consistent. Do not stop and if you have to take a rest walk slowly. ALways keep at it and you will see results. I am referring to working out five times per week and when you rest you really rest and relax. The body needs time to always recover so if you push too much that can work against you. Everyone needs to find their own balance.
Risa
Risa
Hey guys-
I used to be a cross country runner (in the good old days) then a walker, then a runner...now I always do both in a workout. If your joints can stand it it is better to do both because it helps you get out of a rythm. When we are running, we can get in a rythm and you can kepp your breathing going without really challenging your lungs to go reaaal deep....same with just walking. I have been blessed to have amazing trainers in LA and Dallas and I learned this from both. In LA, I always did a 10 minute warm-up walking or riding the bike...then we would hit it.
1 minute on bike at level 7 keeping rpms above 90.....then i minute back at level 1....do this a couple times
2 minutes on the treadmill at 3.7, then 2 minutes at a fast clip..for me it was 6.7, but I'm sure some of you are way faster than me. ...then back to 2 minutes at the walk.
Then sprint as fast as possible for 30 seconds....and cool down for 1 minute at 3.7
He told me, although I didn't believe him in the beginning, that this challenges your lungs more.....sprinting whether on the bike, track, or treadmill is fantastic for the lungs...for me, this is totally the case.
Also great for the lungs is jump-rope...after I saw Million Dollar Baby I wanted to train like a boxer.....so we started learning to jump rope properly....I SUCKED so badly......but, I felt so great and I coughed so much I decided to make it an every day deal....Now, I have it down to 120 jumps per minute resting 30 secs between and we do that three times.
The key is to vary a workout so that your body does not grow accustomed to things....it can't cheat if it doesn't know what is coming next...you will always be working your lungs.
Also, I am really competitive and this type of workout makes me challenge myself more.
mandy....never logged in <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
cf/cfrd/33
F
I used to be a cross country runner (in the good old days) then a walker, then a runner...now I always do both in a workout. If your joints can stand it it is better to do both because it helps you get out of a rythm. When we are running, we can get in a rythm and you can kepp your breathing going without really challenging your lungs to go reaaal deep....same with just walking. I have been blessed to have amazing trainers in LA and Dallas and I learned this from both. In LA, I always did a 10 minute warm-up walking or riding the bike...then we would hit it.
1 minute on bike at level 7 keeping rpms above 90.....then i minute back at level 1....do this a couple times
2 minutes on the treadmill at 3.7, then 2 minutes at a fast clip..for me it was 6.7, but I'm sure some of you are way faster than me. ...then back to 2 minutes at the walk.
Then sprint as fast as possible for 30 seconds....and cool down for 1 minute at 3.7
He told me, although I didn't believe him in the beginning, that this challenges your lungs more.....sprinting whether on the bike, track, or treadmill is fantastic for the lungs...for me, this is totally the case.
Also great for the lungs is jump-rope...after I saw Million Dollar Baby I wanted to train like a boxer.....so we started learning to jump rope properly....I SUCKED so badly......but, I felt so great and I coughed so much I decided to make it an every day deal....Now, I have it down to 120 jumps per minute resting 30 secs between and we do that three times.
The key is to vary a workout so that your body does not grow accustomed to things....it can't cheat if it doesn't know what is coming next...you will always be working your lungs.
Also, I am really competitive and this type of workout makes me challenge myself more.
mandy....never logged in <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
cf/cfrd/33
F
Hey John-
my workouts vary. i try to get at least 30 minutes in everytime. I always start with the 10 minute warm-up...i try for one hour when doing weights and cardio..to be honest, I go for a good 45 total then I am spent. I'll do 180 abs and stretch and that will round out my hour.
If I am just doing cardio, I do the thirty minutes.....some days I can go longer, other days I have to really push myself to do the hard-core workout.
One thing I learned to do on the treadmill is the "push the car uphill thing"
I put the incline between 12 and 15 and I put the speed at 1.3 to 1.5(whatever gives you some real resistance.) Then I crouch down low so your legs work, put my hands on the front of the treadmill and "push" like I am pushing something like a car up a hill. My trainer taught me to do that and it is so hard....like, I could only go for 30 seconds at first..now I go for around 2 minutes. I only thought about it because you said you couldn't run.
hope you are feeling well.
mandy
my workouts vary. i try to get at least 30 minutes in everytime. I always start with the 10 minute warm-up...i try for one hour when doing weights and cardio..to be honest, I go for a good 45 total then I am spent. I'll do 180 abs and stretch and that will round out my hour.
If I am just doing cardio, I do the thirty minutes.....some days I can go longer, other days I have to really push myself to do the hard-core workout.
One thing I learned to do on the treadmill is the "push the car uphill thing"
I put the incline between 12 and 15 and I put the speed at 1.3 to 1.5(whatever gives you some real resistance.) Then I crouch down low so your legs work, put my hands on the front of the treadmill and "push" like I am pushing something like a car up a hill. My trainer taught me to do that and it is so hard....like, I could only go for 30 seconds at first..now I go for around 2 minutes. I only thought about it because you said you couldn't run.
hope you are feeling well.
mandy
Hi Mandy
You are some training woman. Keep up the awesome work and never stop. I loved jumping rope when I was younger. It was the greatest workout but then I over did the jumps and got some pain. I did this outside of the dorms in college. that is when I jogged a lot and jumped. What kind of floor do you jump on. Do you like trampoline (mini) it is supposed to be great for you too. I have one leather jump rope and just a regular rope.
I agree with what you are saying about changing your workout. I remember with my cf lungs when I would jog then walk I would feel my lungs really working. I always did my therapy before working out and when I felt clear I enjoyed my workouts even more.
Take care and enjoy and stay fit always
Risa
You are some training woman. Keep up the awesome work and never stop. I loved jumping rope when I was younger. It was the greatest workout but then I over did the jumps and got some pain. I did this outside of the dorms in college. that is when I jogged a lot and jumped. What kind of floor do you jump on. Do you like trampoline (mini) it is supposed to be great for you too. I have one leather jump rope and just a regular rope.
I agree with what you are saying about changing your workout. I remember with my cf lungs when I would jog then walk I would feel my lungs really working. I always did my therapy before working out and when I felt clear I enjoyed my workouts even more.
Take care and enjoy and stay fit always
Risa
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>gsplover</b></i>
In Feb. my FEV1s were at 40-43% so I know I can improve them but
what is the best way to do it. I feel like I have hit a
plateau.</end quote></div>
Maybe you just need to change it up. When my husband (32 w/cf) feels like he isn't getting the most out of walking or running, he'll change it up with skipping (which he finds super tough but highly effective for getting stuff up) or blading or biking.
In Feb. my FEV1s were at 40-43% so I know I can improve them but
what is the best way to do it. I feel like I have hit a
plateau.</end quote></div>
Maybe you just need to change it up. When my husband (32 w/cf) feels like he isn't getting the most out of walking or running, he'll change it up with skipping (which he finds super tough but highly effective for getting stuff up) or blading or biking.